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WU56 XPM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,728 mi
Last recorded47,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,728 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside rusty in general (surface rust)

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface to corrosion to all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, off side rear and near side rear all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Small cracks in Tyre amongst Tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,064 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,339 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,855 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 723,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,549 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WU56 XPM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 XPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU56 XPM registered?

WU56 XPM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 XPM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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